Appeal for specific witness after false imprisonment in Aylesbury

Thames Valley Police is appealing for a specific witness to come forward, after an incident of false imprisonment in Aylesbury.

At around 4pm on Saturday 7th March, a man and a woman were involved in an altercation at a property, during which the offender prevented the victim from leaving and took her phone.

Members of the public saw the victim becoming distressed and arguing with the offender as she tried to get her phone back.

An unknown woman met the victim on the footpath off Coldharbour Way and helped her retrieve her phone, before taking her to the Honey Bee pub, to support her.

A 22-year-old man from Aylesbury has been arrested on suspicion of assault by beating, false imprisonment and harassment. He has since been released on conditional bail and an investigation is ongoing.

Investigating officer PC Luke Pollard, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “We know that a woman intervened to help the victim after she became distressed, and we are very keen to speak with her as part of our investigation. Her actions were incredibly important in ensuring the victim was safe, and she may have vital information about the incident.

“If you were this woman, or if you witnessed any part of this incident, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. Your account could significantly help our enquiries.”

If you have any information, please make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43260113396.

Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or report via its website.

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